At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Purpose

• This position exists on maximize plant availability through maintaining the operational integrity of the fixed plant equipment, in order to achieve production targets. This position is also responsible for providing the highest quality services and ensuring all services provided, are performed in a safe and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance jobs as per OEM Standard and work order completion.
• Perform a high standard in machining, milling, and boring (as required by a workshop environment).
• Maintain excellent customer relations through frequent communication.
• Prepare accurate service and repair reports in a timely manner.
• Be a self-starter and able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety and the safety of co-workers.
• Be accurate, methodical, practical, and safety-conscious when using workshop equipment and tools.
• Compliance with safe working standards and documents such as JSA’s, Work Procedure, SWI’s, etc. in the rebuild workshop.
• Ensure compliance with Safety and Environmental Management systems, policies, and procedures along with ensuring that all risks have been identified and managed and a safe working environment is maintained.
• A clear understanding of preventative maintenance, strong communication skills and a flexible “can do” work ethic.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained by cleaning up before, during, and after every task and not leaving any hazards within the workplace.
• Have the ability to diagnose faults with equipment through observation.
• Coordinate with departmental and team members, as well as process departmental members.
• Has the ability to take care of; mine-issued hand tools and workshop equipment; by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Assist in the proactive identification of repair and maintenance works required, which includes raising work requests.
• Ensure that all completed work orders are closed out with accurate time confirmations and be able to assist in compiling service and repair reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure work relations are followed through frequent communication with other parties involved.
• Ensure that all tools, plant, and equipment are kept in good condition, meet required safety standards, and are available for use when required.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipts.
• Repair and service all plant equipment to the established requirements.
• Any other duties, as per instruction from direct line supervisor.

Qualifications

• G12 Certificate
• A Craft certificate as a machinist fitter and turner from a recognized Zambian institution [higher qualifications will be advantageous].
• A valid Zambian light vehicle driving license.
• Troubleshooting abilities on various types of pumps, gearboxes, and various types of valves (experience in hydraulics and cyclones will be advantageous).
• Machining workshop experience in crushing, milling, flotation, tailings, reagents, and water services (with preference given to fixed plant experience).
• Experience/knowledge to operate forklifts, man-lifts and overhead cranes will be advantageous.
• Engineering workshop machining, with the preference of fixed plants (Engineering) will be advantageous.
• The ability to measure and read Engineering detail drawings.
• Troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.

Experience

• 3 years experience in the mining maintenance industry or equivalent private industry as a qualified Artisan Machinist.

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Have good communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and achieve required operational outputs.
• Must be self-driven, flexible, dedicated, and strong will to get results in a timely manner.
• The ability to make informed decisions.
• Detail orientation and attention.
• Problem Solving.
• Team player.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Be on stand by and overtime when required.
• Good verbal communication.
• Moderate standard of computer literacy
• Able to work with minimum supervision.